Carlson took a slap shot to the head on December 23rd, and while he did not need surgery, the defenseman is expected to be out until late in the regular season. The Capitals are hopeful that he'll be back well before the playoffs, but it looks like his fantasy hockey season may be over.
Poehling was originally a game-time decision due to an upper-body injury but will play Monday in the Winter Classic. The 23-year-old has four goals, four assists, 34 SOG and is a +3 plus/minus through 31 games played this season.
Poehling missed the Penguins' previous two games due to an upper-body injury and headed to the injured reserve Wednesday but will be a game-time decision as the Penguins take on the Devils. The 23-year-old has four goals, four assists, 34 SOG and a +3 plus/minus through 30 games this season prior to the injury.
Gudas has not played since Dec. 3rd due to a concussion and is expected to return Thursday as the Panthers take on the Montreal Canadiens. The 32-year-old bruiser has two goals, six points, 49 SOG and 39 PIMs in 25 games prior to the injury
Gudas has not played since Dec. 3rd due to a concussion and is hopeful and expected to return Thursday as the Panthers take on the Montreal Canadiens. The 32-year-old bruiser has two goals, six points, 49 SOG and 39 PIMs in 25 games prior to the injury
Poehling missed the Penguins' previous game vs. the New York Rangers due to an upper-body injury and will head to the injured reserve Wednesday. The 23-year-old has four goals, four assists, 34 SOG and a +3 plus/minus through 30 games this season prior to the injury.
Mrazek allowed four goals on 37 shots (.892 SV%) and picked up his third straight loss in a defeat to Nashville in his previous start. Mrazek will be hoping to improve on a horrendous start to this season, as he is 2-8-1 with a .874 SV% and 4.23 GAA. He draws a tough matchup with the Carolina Hurricanes, who will be looking to continue their current seven-game winning streak.
Carlson was taken to the hospital for "precautionary" reasons and was later discharged but the Capitals announced that the blueliner in out indefinitely. Erik Gustafsson will continue to play a large role at 5v5 and on the top power-play unit in Carlson's absence.
Dostal will get the rare back-to-back start Friday after allowing three goals on 41 shots (.927 SV%) in a loss to Minnesota Thursday. The 22-year-old has been relied upon heavily lately due to injuries, which has led to his 2-3-0 record, 3.66 GAA and .904 SV%. He will face the Calgary Flames, who are also on the back end of a back-to-back after losing 4-3 in overtime to Los Angeles Thursday.
Poehling left the Penguins' previous game after just 6:07 TOI due to an upper-body injury and will miss Thursday's game as he is considered day-to-day. Poehling has been enjoying a solid first season in Pittsburgh, with four goals, four assists, 34 SOG and a +3 plus/minus through 30 games before the injury.
Gudas has not played since Dec. 3rd due to a concussion and will be out until after Christmas as he continues to deal with his injury. The 32-year-old bruiser has two goals, six points, 49 SOG and 39 PIMs in 25 games prior to the injury
Husso allowed four goals on 42 shots (.905 SV%) for his fourth straight loss in an overtime defeat to Washington his last time out. The 27-year-old has been enjoying a solid first season in Detroit, with his 11-6-5 record, 2.66 GAA and .913 SV%. He will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning, who snapped a five-game winning streak with a 4-1 loss to Toronto in their last game.
Dostal stopped 46 of 49 shots (.939 SV%) in the best start of his young career his last time out as he beat the Edmonton Oilers for his second straight win. The 22-year-old has been mediocre while filling in for the Ducks' injured goaltenders, with his 2-1-0 record, 3.73 GAA and .898 SV%. He should be busy yet again as he faces the Los Angeles Kings, who are ninth in the NHL in shots on goal per game (32.9).
